Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Teacher Special Education

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

A Special Education Teacher who can maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum. As well as documenting student progress/activities. Ultimately, you will help and inspire children to achieve important learning milestones.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university

• Possession of a current and valid Special Education certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education

THE ROLE:

• Employs multisensory teaching strategies and specialized instruction as needed based on student's specific disabilities

• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.

• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: BA $66,901 - $94,701 / MA $68,151 - $95,951

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Heres what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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